How to grow chrysanthemums at home in a pot?

Luxurious inflorescences in autumn flower beds attract the eye and amaze with a variety of shades. Indoor chrysanthemum in a pot differs from its congeners in the open field in the compact shape of a spherical bush with a height of 20–40 cm. Breeders have bred several hybrids and varieties adapted to the lack of lighting and other indoor conditions.

Houseplants are not small copies of garden forms

"Home" chrysanthemums are not demanding to care, grow well, bloom profusely and multiply easily. In everyday life, it is customary to say "flowers", although the Compositae family has an inflorescence-basket. When buying, you should pay attention to the fact that there is a healthy chrysanthemum in a pot, care at home will then be much easier. A well-developed indoor plant will continue to bloom on the windowsill. Under favorable conditions, the buds can bloom almost without interruption for 2 years.

It should be noted that after independent propagation by cuttings or root suckers, new plants do not turn out to be as compact and dense as those purchased in the store.

Street chrysanthemums are sold in plastic containers.Such flowers are planted in open ground, or left in a container, used for container gardening, patio decoration, house entrance. After flowering, the stems are cut, containers with roots are sent to the basement or loggia for the winter. If street chrysanthemum is kept indoors, its leaves will turn yellow and dry. These plants need fresh air and a certain lighting regime - the night is longer than the day.

Potted Chrysanthemum Varieties

Thanks to the efforts of breeders, geneticists and agrochemists, plants have been bred that can bloom profusely and for a long time in a room. In total, about 40 hybrid varieties of chrysanthemums have been created for indoor cultivation. The inflorescences can be smaller or the same size as those of open field plants. Varieties are often grouped by origin from one natural species.

Chrysanthemum indian

In nature, this is a relatively low herbaceous plant. The leaves are serrated, green-gray in color. The inflorescence is a basket resembling a chamomile with yellow petals and the same core. It is the ancestor of small-flowered hybrids for growing on windowsills and balconies.

The Indian chrysanthemum was crossed with species that have white and pink inflorescences. Breeders, using chemicals that affect growth, have obtained compact forms with a height of 20-25 cm. Today there are a large number of different forms and varieties that feel good in the room and are in high demand. The flower is liked and appreciated for its rich color and long flowering, which is especially attractive in the cold period.

Popular varieties of chrysanthemums in indoor floriculture:

• "Golden Gloria" - dense bushes with many large yellow inflorescences.
• "Old Gold" - plants with petals of an unusual reddish-bronze color.
• "Morifolium" is a variety with large, simple, semi-double and double inflorescences 5 cm in diameter.

Chrysanthemum Chinese or mulberry

A group of varieties and hybrids, for the creation of which several species were used. Plants for indoor floriculture have a compact shape, thin, highly branched stems 20–25 cm high. The leaves are deep green, 7 cm long and 4–5 cm wide. On the upper side of the leaf blade, pinpoint glands are noticeable. Inflorescences of Chinese chrysanthemums are simple, semi-double and double, of various sizes and colors.

Chrysanthemum care at home

They buy a plant in a flower shop or accept it as a gift. In any case, it is necessary to create conditions in the new room so that the buds do not fall off. Planting and caring for a chrysanthemum in a room is different from open ground and a greenhouse.

Lighting, temperature control

Light affects flowering and bud opening. The amount of light is suitable that is provided by placing the pot on the windowsill of plastic or wooden windows facing west and east. The hit of rays at noon can cause burns to the leaves, in this situation it is recommended to shade the plant. A young bush blooms with 6-8 hours of daylight in October or November (depending on the region).

A comfortable temperature for a room chrysanthemum is 18–23 ° С. The variety, more demanding in terms of keeping conditions, reacts to the heat by dropping buds and leaves. It is advisable to spray the plant with water more often in the summer to reduce the temperature. You can leave it in front of an open window, the chrysanthemum is not afraid of drafts.

Watering and feeding

The soil in the pot should always be moist. Indoor chrysanthemum prefers frequent irrigation, but not excessive. Stagnant water in a pot can lead to root rot, the spread of fungal and bacterial diseases.

Recommendations for flower growers:

1. The substrate should not be allowed to dry out.
2. In autumn and winter, watered once a week in the morning.
3. Watering in spring and summer is carried out 2 times a week in the evening.
4. In the heat, water is sprayed near indoor plants to reduce the air temperature.
5. Used for watering and spraying the settled water. If it is tough, then white bloom accumulates on the soil surface.
6. Avoid getting drops on flowers.

Profusely blooming chrysanthemums require more frequent fertilization. Liquid dressing is carried out once a week until the end of flowering. It is advisable to use complex fertilizers with the addition of trace elements. Actively growing shoots need nitrogen; during budding and flowering, more potassium and phosphorus are required. The potted plant is fed about 12 hours after watering.

Pruning and shaping the bush

The purchased plant retains its original shape for a long time. If in the future you do not regulate the growth of shoots, then several long stems appear, which reduces decorativeness.

Recommendations:

• Pinching of rapidly growing shoots is performed. Small-flowered chrysanthemums will need 2 or 3 treatments.
• Large-flowered hybrids can be formed as a tree by shortening the main shoot and cutting off the lower branches.
• Pinching buds that are starting to wither helps to increase the number of new buds.

Pruning is needed if flowering is delayed. Selectively pinching the tops of the flower stalks will ensure the flow of nutrients to the remaining buds.

Plant transplant

Young and old plants need to renew the substrate. They are transferred into a deeper and wider pot once a year - in spring or early summer. The substrate is prepared from garden soil, peat and humus (1: 1: 1). You can use ready-made potting soil.

For chrysanthemums, such indicators as a loose structure, lightness, moisture capacity and soil nutritional value (mechanical composition and fertility) are important.

After transplanting, young offspring are covered with a plastic cup, adult plants - with a plastic bag. Provide diffused lighting at first, do not forget about watering.

Features of care after flowering

After the end of flowering, weak and diseased shoots are removed. Some growers recommend pruning the stems, leaving short areas above the surface of the substrate. After that, the soil is watered and the pot is removed to a cool, dry place until spring.

You can do without radical pruning at the root, leave the chrysanthemum as it was on the windowsill in the room. The third option: to stimulate the growth of shoots and the formation of a compact bush, pruning is done, but the pot is not removed. A strong chrysanthemum in the same season will start up new shoots and bloom.

Reproduction of chrysanthemums at home

Adult chrysanthemums "acquire" root suckers (babies). Young plants can be grown from these additional shoots. Root offspring are carefully separated from the mother bush, planted in small containers. It is necessary to keep the depth of the plant at the same level. To do this, increase the height of the drainage layer or place the roots higher. Cover the seedlings with a plastic cup. In the autumn of the same year, young plants will bloom.

Rooting stem cuttings:

1. Young shoots are cut from an adult plant.
2. Fill a clear plastic cookie or cake container with well-rinsed sand.
3. Cuttings are planted, covered with a lid from the container.
4. After the formation of roots and the appearance of new leaves, young plants are transplanted into a pot.

Chrysanthemums are difficult to grow from seeds. Hybrid varieties are often sterile. Usually, during seed propagation of chrysanthemums, varietal characteristics are not preserved.

The main problems when growing a plant

Why do the leaves turn yellow?

Chrysanthemum leaves change color due to improper care and diseases. Yellowing may be due to a lack of light, water, hot air from the radiator. The appearance of spots of a grayish-yellow or brown color with a yellow border is a sign of a fungal infection.If yellowing is associated with poor care, then it is easier to correct this deficiency than to cure plant diseases.

Chrysanthemum does not bloom - why?

Typical reasons for the lack of buds and flowers are lack or excess of lighting. Chrysanthemum is a short day plant. If there is artificial lighting in the room in the morning and in the evening, then biorhythms go astray. Another reason is associated with the rapid growth of stems and leaves, which happens when there is an excess of fertilizing and no pruning.

Diseases and pests of indoor chrysanthemum

The plant is prone to rust, powdery mildew, gray and black rot. For these fungal infections, they are treated with fungicides for indoor plants. Chrysanthemum is damaged by aphids, black midges sciarids, soil mites, springtails. The leaves are treated with a solution of the drug Aktellik, Fitoverm or Bazudin. For spraying, the flowers are taken out onto the balcony. Window sills, window frames are washed with a solution of soda and soap.

After the death of the pests, the top layer of the soil in the pot is changed to a depth of 2 cm. It is recommended to carefully consider the choice of the substrate. Typically, pathogens and plant pests are found in the land brought from the garden and vegetable garden.

It is very important to isolate the affected plant from the rest of the green pets in the room, to carry out pest and disease control in a timely manner. Then the chrysanthemums will remain healthy, will delight with flowering for a long time.

Chrysanthemum is a flower with a very unusual history. Its exact homeland is unknown, there are disputes about where this wonderful flower came to us, some say from Japan, others say from China, and still others mention the whole of East Asia.

However, be that as it may, all this does not negate the fact that the chrysanthemum is stunningly beautiful, so beautiful that in the same Japan the highest award is called the Order of the Chrysanthemum, and one emperor ordered a seal with its image.

Perhaps for this history and its beauty, it is not so easy to grow it at home, since many factors will affect its beauty and health. All this and much more is written below.

Chrysanthemum home - description

Domestic chrysanthemum has a short stature. This is due to the fact that it is grown artificially in greenhouses, where special equipment is used to stop its growth for decorative purposes.

Some had to deal with the fact that when buying a cutting and trying to grow it, they ended up with a large shrub that looks more like a garden one than a home one. In this regard, it is worth saying a few words about how to choose the right homemade chrysanthemums in pots.

First of all, take a close look at the appearance of the plant. It should be strong, dense, the leaves should be well developed, and there should be no insects on the trunk. This will allow her to quickly get used to home conditions. So it will not get infected and will not affect the growth of other flowers that have already taken root.

First of all, take a close look at the appearance of the plant. It should be strong, dense, the leaves should be well developed, and there should be no insects on the trunk. This will allow her to quickly get used to home conditions. So it will not get infected and will not affect the growth of other flowers that have already taken root.

What varieties are suitable for growing at home

Caring for a chrysanthemum in a pot at home is notable for special difficulties, but if the basic nuances are observed, the plant will delight you with a long, lush flowering. Chrysanthemum flowers are often used to create original bouquets. They look great on their own and also as part of a floral arrangement.

The variety of varieties and varieties will make a bouquet of chrysanthemums a real surprise, allowing you to get away from standard roses and gerberas.

Recently, it has also become popular to give fresh flowers in a pot. The advantages are evident: a longer flowering period and the possibility of further breeding. At the same time, it often turns out that after the phase of vegetative activity, the plant is considered dead.To extend the life of your pet and enjoy beautiful flowers for a long time, you can use the advice of our article and grow a full-fledged houseplant.

Home varieties

Of course, ordinary horticultural crops will not feel comfortable at home. They are too big and cold-loving for this. At the same time, breeders have bred enough varieties of chrysanthemums, the cultivation of which is quite possible to carry out in apartment conditions.

Before buying, be sure to check this point with the seller, and also take care of creating suitable conditions for the pet in advance, which will be discussed a little later.

Varieties of varieties and classification of chrysanthemums

The most common and abundant variety of this flower is the Korean chrysanthemum. There are many varieties of it, and most have nothing in common with each other. Basically, the classification is based on the configuration of leaves and inflorescences. Korean varieties are most commonly used for home cultivation.

Indian chrysanthemum is also very popular, it is distinguished by more refined shapes and the size of the inflorescences. Indoor options are distinguished by a relatively high stem, on which a large (up to 15 cm in diameter) flower is located. Most varieties of Indian chrysanthemums are grown as garden plants.

Features of chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemum multiflora is an almost perfect ball with small-sized inflorescences. A characteristic feature is precisely the shape of the flower, as well as numerous buds and active flowering, which lasts from a month to two. After the flowers fall, you need to cut the stems, then bring the pot to the shelter. Such forms can be used to decorate a summer cottage, but for wintering it is better to find a warm enough room with good ventilation.

Chrysanthemum zemble is more in demand as a garden culture, but it can also be found among the description of indoor plants. The characteristic features of this plant will be rather large inflorescences, petals rolled into an incomplete tube and a wide range of colors. The most common will be yellow chrysanthemums, but among the breeding varieties there are even greenish and blue flowers.

Chrysanthemum classification

General classification of chrysanthemums:

• If the size of the inflorescences is less than 80 mm, such varieties are called small-flowered. Large-flowered plants, respectively, are much larger in diameter.
• According to the shape of the inflorescences, blanket and double-row, double and semi-double are distinguished. You can find a generalized name - spherical chrysanthemum, which combines several groups with round volumetric inflorescences.
• By the time of flowering, early, medium and late flowering specimens are distinguished. This classification is important if you also want to collect seeds for further flower cultivation. In late-flowering varieties, they, as a rule, do not have time to ripen, therefore they are not suitable for planting.
• The stem height also classifies chrysanthemums into curb (up to 30 cm) and medium (up to 50 cm in height).
• The shape of the petals and their arrangement can be chamomile-shaped, with a pronounced core (usually of a contrasting color). Double flowers do not have this feature, but they can attract petals of different lengths and configurations.

It is impossible to describe all varieties of this flower, let alone indicate all possible color options. "Classic" white chrysanthemums are not inferior in popularity to roses and tulips, and a variety of rainbow mixes will cheer you up in cold weather.

Popular varieties

Indoor chrysanthemum is more compact in size; when forming a bush, it forms attractive spherical trees. In addition to a purely visual effect, this plant is famous for its positive energy and in many beliefs has earned the fame of a family amulet.

The chrysanthemum has the greatest popularity and universal love in oriental cultures, especially for Japan.There, this plant is grown everywhere and is a symbol of wealth, love and prosperity. To successfully grow the Japanese version of the lucky horseshoe at home, you must adhere to certain requirements.

What to look for when buying

Chrysanthemums in the markets are presented in such a quantity that it is not easy to choose a single bush. But try to be very careful, because success directly depends on how picky you are.

Never buy chrysanthemums with fully blooming inflorescences - specimens in which inflorescences have bloomed no more than half will bloom better and longer.

The bushes should be fully formed, strong, the shoots should be woody from below, and the leaves should be healthy. Please note that yellowing of foliage, spots on leaves and shoots are unacceptable.

Light mode for potted chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are crops for which a short daylight hours are enough for abundant flowering. But this does not mean at all that they are content with shaded locations.

Throughout the entire period of active development, including flowering, chrysanthemums need to be provided with the sunniest and brightest locations where plants will not suffer from midday rays or will be shaded from them by neighboring potted plants.

In winter, chrysanthemums are kept in dark rooms (with the exception of specimens that continue to bloom, which are transferred to the lightest locations of the rooms and plan to be thrown away after flowering)

Temperature regimes

Potted chrysanthemums (both garden and indoor) love coolness, especially during the flowering stage. These are not the most heat-resistant crops that are comfortable only in typical autumn conditions. The higher the air temperature, the faster the inflorescences fade and the less chrysanthemums produce new buds.

That is why even miniature indoor plants are best kept outdoors during flowering. The optimal temperature regime for potted chrysanthemums is from 10-15 to 17-20 degrees Celsius or a little more.

If chrysanthemums are in temperatures above 21-22 degrees during the flowering period, they will not be able to normally lay buds for flowering next year, and even cold wintering will not give the expected effect.

Landing

What to do with a chrysanthemum in a pot - we'll talk about this a little later. First, let's figure out how to properly plant it. The material from the mother plant is cut with a sharp knife. You cannot break off the petioles, otherwise they may not start.

A beautiful and lush bush will grow only if it has a sufficiently developed root system. Therefore, at the very beginning, the petioles are planted in a very large container.

Several holes must be drilled at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Garden soil is poured into it, mixed with some kind of organic fertilizer.

The question of how to plant a chrysanthemum in a pot comes down to, among other things, the correct preparation of the soil. Before backfilling, the soil mixture must be subjected to heat treatment. Chrysanthemum is a rather delicate plant that easily becomes infected with all sorts of viral and fungal diseases.

• The cut petioles are carefully dropped into the ground.
• After 20-25 days, roots are formed on them.
• As soon as this happens, they should be carefully transferred, along with a lump of earth, into a small flower pot.
• In this case, the adult plant will take the form of a beautiful lush bouquet.

The soil is poured into a new pot the same. That is, they mix nutrient soil with organic fertilizer. Fertilized peat can also be used.

Watering

The purchased chrysanthemum must be watered carefully. On the one hand, this plant is quite demanding for watering. On the other hand, excess moisture can cause root rot or the development of fungal diseases.

To prevent this from happening, you need to ensure good drainage: a hole must be provided in the pot, and a layer of gravel or moss is arranged at the bottom. This will help remove any excess moisture from the pot.

• On average, chrysanthemum is watered no more than 2 times a week. You just need to make sure that the earthen lump does not dry out.
• Spraying the leaves is important and helps prevent dehydration.
• Dried leaves must be removed in a timely manner. And healthy leaves are regularly cleaned of dust.

For irrigation, you can not use ordinary tap water. You need to pass it through a filter and defend for a couple of days. The water should not be cold, otherwise the plant is threatened with disease.

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Air humidity

Chrysanthemum prefers high humidity. Therefore, the plant should be sprayed regularly. The frequency of spraying is one (two) times a day. If the grower simply does not have a spray bottle, then you can simply put a saucer or a jar of water next to the home plantings.

Dust and dirt protection

Chrysanthemum leaves should be regularly wiped from dust and other contaminants that have accumulated on them. This can be done with an ordinary damp cloth. Some gardeners place the pot in the tub and gently wash away the accumulated dust with a shower head.

Potted chrysanthemum care, fertilization

Fertilization is a must, because chrysanthemum requires a lot of nutrients for its development. Different supplements should be used at different times of the year. They can be divided into:

• nitrogen;
• potassium;
• phosphoric.

Nitrogen fertilizers are used during the active growth of the flower, that is, in the spring. These additives are essential for proper shoot formation and active leaf growth.

In the summer, they stop fertilizing chrysanthemums with nitrogen fertilizing, since at this time the active growth of the plant stops and preparation for flowering begins.

In mid-August, start giving potassium supplements with some phosphorus. Closer to October, everything should be the other way around: more phosphorus with the addition of potassium. The plant needs these additives for lush flowering and successful wintering.

Chrysanthemum in a pot, care after flowering

How to care for indoor potted chrysanthemums after flowering? When all the buds are dry, they should be removed. Also cut off any dry or damaged branches.

• After that, gradually reduce watering and place the flower in the place where it will winter.
• If you want to achieve double flowering, then think about it in advance.
• In any case, you will have to organize the dormant conditions in which the plant will gain strength.

After that, you can put the flower in the warmth ahead of time, increase watering, and also adjust the changes in daylight hours. All these measures can make the chrysanthemum bloom in late February and early March.

Chrysanthemum in a pot: home care in winter

How to care for a potted chrysanthemum during the winter season? At this time, the chrysanthemum does not need to be watered heavily, and it is absolutely impossible to fertilize. They put the flower in a room with an air temperature of no more than 5 degrees. Such conditions can be in an unheated closet or cellar.

Some growers believe that indoor chrysanthemums need to be pruned for the winter, as they do with a garden flower. But many experts consider this to be an unnecessary measure, since frosts and other vicissitudes do not threaten the indoor flower, so you should not be afraid that tall branches will take away too much strength from the flower.

Before wintering, it is advisable to treat the chrysanthemum with antimicrobial agents. They will exclude the possibility of infection of the flower by pests, which, unlike plants, do not sleep in winter.

How to care for a home potted chrysanthemum in early spring?

In spring, plants begin to wake up and grow actively.Potted chrysanthemums also do this, how to care for them at this time? First of all, you should increase the watering of the flower, since it needs moisture for growth. In this case, you should not make a swamp in a flowerpot. Abundant watering should not turn into a "bay".

Next, you should consider replanting the plant. This work is usually done in the spring. If the plant is young, then you should choose a flowerpot for it larger than the previous one. For an adult plant, you can leave the same container.

Prepare the soil for the chrysanthemum yourself, since store substrates are universal and are rarely suitable for this particular flower. To prepare the soil, take:

• universal soil;
• peat;
• perlite;
• sand.

Mix all the ingredients in such a way that the soil is loose but still nutritious. Pour it into a pot on top of the drainage that should be required. It excludes the possibility of water stagnation in the flowerpot.

It is better to transplant the chrysanthemum by the transshipment method. So its roots are less traumatized. After transplanting, the plant is watered a little and placed in a well-lightened place.

In the first month after transplanting, fertilizers do not need to be applied. They will only harm a plant that is not well-rooted. But after a month, you can already water the chrysanthemum with nitrogen fertilizers. They are bred according to the instructions, which are necessarily given with the drug.

When the chrysanthemum takes root and grows a little, you need to cut off the tops of its branches. This is called "pinching" and is done to get the plant to sprout lateral shoots. Thus, a lush bush will form. By the fall, it will be covered with color and will look very beautiful. You can pinch flowers twice: in early fall and early summer. Then they begin to prepare the chrysanthemum for flowering.

How to stimulate chrysanthemum flowering

If a flower lover receives a gift from friends, then it is, most often, a potted chrysanthemum. Home care is focused on prolonging flowering. Chrysanthemums are perennials, and they can bloom for several years in a row if they accumulate good reserves of energy. A dormant period with enough light, water, and fertilizer will increase the plant's ability to produce new buds.

An uncomplicated technique helps to stimulate the plant to long and abundant flowering. Here are the basic tricks:

• it is necessary to control the light regime of the chrysanthemum. Good vegetative growth implies natural conditions, that is, 9-10 hours of darkness. Draping the plant with black fabric creates the illusion of "night" in city apartments, where electricity is often turned on;
• water occasionally and abundantly. The soil should be moist, but not soggy;
• before flowering, organize a light regime according to the standard 12 hours of darkness - 12 hours of light;
• provide the plant with a cool atmosphere during the budding period. Household chrysanthemums in pots need a temperature of 13 - 16 ° C for flower formation;
• do not forget to pinch the stems;
• remove all small buds and flower buds, leaving only large ones, one bud on each stem in the center. This should be done when the buds are still small;
• when the flowers open as much as possible, choose the most optimal light position for the pot. The entire flowering period must be well watered with chrysanthemum. This way the flowers will last longer;
• replanting the chrysanthemum in a larger pot will give room to the roots. The plant will be able to accumulate more nutrients and moisture, which allows for intense flowering. The optimal pot size is 1.8 liters.

The entire flowering period needs to be well watered with chrysanthemum.

In the spring, as soon as the chrysanthemum releases green shoots, you need to change the soil in the pot. For this, the plant is carefully removed, clean soil is laid in the pot, chrysanthemum is placed in it and watered. In the same period, it is advisable to feed the chrysanthemum with fertilizer. Before flowering, it is better to use nitrogen agents, and at the time of flowering, nitrate agents.

If you have complete information on how to care for a potted chrysanthemum, the plant will develop normally and please the owner with luxurious flowers for several years in a row.

Chrysanthemumsthat are presented to us in bouquets are very easy to root. The desire to plant and grow this miracle on your windowsill or on the site is commendable, but here it is important to observe correct agricultural techniques.

Instructions

1. If the chrysanthemum is already in your pot, then transplanting it into an open ground will allow it to take its natural size and shape. Preparation for transplanting a chrysanthemum should begin with its flowering. After flowering, the chrysanthemum should cut off all shoots longer than 10 cm and leave only short petioles. The pot with the plant for the winter should be removed to a cool room with a temperature of 2-4 ° C.
2. With the onset of spring, new shoots begin to grow and are transferred to a warm room. Compliance with the alternation of temperatures for the chrysanthemum is mandatory, otherwise it will not bloom. This time is optimal for transplanting the bush into fresh soil in a pot or in a flower bed, as well as for rooting shoots. To root flowers from a bouquet, cuttings that have given roots in water should be cut from the top, leaving 10 cm and planted in a pot.
3. Young plants should be transplanted every year in the spring, older ones every two years, while it is better to divide the bushes during transplantation. Fresh soil for the bush, the main thing should not be acidic, otherwise, chrysanthemums are not particularly demanding on the soil. Add some sand and humus to your regular garden soil. During transplantation, the tops of young shoots are pinched, and the lignified ones are cut off so that the bush is more branched and even.
4. Before watering, a clod of earth should be moistened, remove all dried branches and roots. Pour drainage on the bottom of the pot, insert the bush in the center and sprinkle it with new earth on all sides. In order not to transplant the chrysanthemum into a larger pot, divide the bush and plant part of the bush back, of course, adding fresh soil. After the bushes, water and keep the soil moist, as the chrysanthemum loves water.

Pruning

Chrysanthemum pruning is done twice a year. This is done in spring and summer in order to form a beautiful crown of the bush. The first pruning is done in the spring after planting or transplanting a flower. The growing point at the top of the shoots is removed from the plant.

• Side shoots immediately begin to actively grow.
• The chrysanthemum turns into a lush dense bush before our eyes.
• Somewhere, after a month, this procedure is repeated.
• If you have a spherical variety of chrysanthemums, then it is not necessary to pinch it.
• A lush bush in the shape of a dome is a varietal feature of these types of chrysanthemums.

Secondarily, the chrysanthemum is cut in the fall, after flowering. First of all, cut off dry, diseased and rotten shoots to keep the rest of the bush healthy. The rest of the shoots are also shortened, since the plant will winter in Spartan conditions - without watering, feeding and light. So it will be easier for him to survive during the winter hibernation.

Potted chrysanthemum propagation

Chrysanthemum reproduces in 3 ways:

1. By cuttings.
2. By dividing the bush.
3. Seeds.

1. Cutting

After a rest period, one month before grafting, transfer the container with chrysanthemum to a lighted warm place (from + 10 ° to + 12 °).

When 4-6 leaves are formed on the shoots, you can start grafting:

1. It is better to take a high capacity, with the expectation that the cuttings will need to be covered for the first time.
2. Prepare the substrate: humus, garden soil and sand, in this ratio - 1: 2: 0.5, given that the top layer of sand should be 2-3 cm.Or take a mixture of perlite and sand, 1: 1.
3. Put drainage on the bottom of the container - expanded clay, pebbles, etc. Pour soil, on top - a layer of sand of at least 2 cm. Water.
4. Cut off the tops of the stems 10 cm high, make the lower cut under the internode. Remove the lower leaves.
5. Dip the cutting into a growth stimulator.And deepen the cuttings by 1.5-2 cm into the moistened sand at an angle of 45 ° with an interval of 5 cm between them.
6. Cover the container with glass or foil and place the container with cuttings in a bright, warm place (t from + 17 ° to + 20 °).
7. Make sure that the soil in the container is always moist by spraying it daily with a spray bottle.
8. The cuttings take root from 2 to 4 weeks. As soon as the cuttings take root, as evidenced by the growth that has appeared on them, the film must be removed.

After 2-3 weeks, chrysanthemums can be planted in pots.

2. Division of the bush

A simple and more reliable way of chrysanthemum propagation is to divide the bush during the period of intensive shoot growth.

From one bush of the overwintered plant, up to 6 divisions are obtained:

1. Water the bush before dividing.
2. Pour drainage and a mixture of garden and turf soil, sand and humus into a new pot. Pour the mixture into 2/3 of the container.
3. Remove the chrysanthemum from the old container, carefully separate the young shoots so that a root is preserved on each part to be separated.
4. Put the young shoot in a pot and carefully, trying not to damage the roots, cover it with earth. Do not compact the ground.
5. After transplanting, water the shoots carefully, preferably with a spray bottle, so as not to accidentally wash out the soil.
6. Place the container with shoots in a bright, warm (but not more than + 20 °) place. Shade from the sun.

After 2-3 weeks, the delenki will take root well.

3. Propagation by seeds

The sowing time is determined by the time of the beginning of flowering:

1. Treat the sowing container with a solution of potassium permanganate.
2. Pour drainage and a mixture of garden soil, sand and humus into the container, 2: 0.5: 1.
3. Moisten the substrate and spread the seeds on top. The seeds are not sprinkled with soil, since they need light for germination. Or sprinkle with a thin layer of light soil.
4. Cover the container with glass or plastic wrap and put it in a bright room (t from + 10 ° to + 15 °).
5. Moisten the soil with a spray bottle only.
6. Seedlings will appear in 7-12 days. Remove the shelter.
7. After the formation of 4-6 true leaves, the plant dives with an interval of 5-10 cm between them.

For a month and a half before the flowering of the chrysanthemum, plant it in a permanent place.

Diseases and pests

Chrysanthemum is a late-flowering perennial with high immunity to diseases and pests. However, she can also get sick.

In order not to put flowers at risk, it is necessary to closely monitor their condition and take preventive measures in a timely manner. And if it was not possible to avoid the disease, then it is important to know which methods of struggle are most effective.

Chrysanthemum fungal diseases

Chrysanthemum fungal infections are most often caused by poor air circulation, high soil acidity, excess nitrogen fertilizers and high temperatures.

Leaf spot, or septoria, chrysanthemum

The disease manifests itself in the form of spots on the leaves, which are yellow at first, and then gradually turn dark brown and black (and can grow in size). First of all, the lower leaves are infected.

Prevention and treatment

1. The first step is to cut and destroy the affected leaves.
2. In order to prevent it, it is necessary to regularly remove and destroy the remains of dead plants in the garden.
3. If the disease spreads, it is worth using fungicides.

Rust

The infection manifests itself in the form of pale areas on the surface of the leaves, as well as powdery orange spots on the underside of the leaves. Severely affected plants weaken and no longer flower properly.

Prevention and treatment

1. Immediate removal of affected leaves.
2. Thinning bushes for better ventilation.
3. When watering, you should avoid getting moisture on the plants.
4. If the disease has spread seriously, you need to switch to the use of fungicides.

Withering chrysanthemum leaves

The first symptoms of fusarium wilting are yellowing and browning of the leaves. Infected plants are stunted and often unable to flower.The fungus enters plants from the soil through the roots and blocks the flow of water into the tissues of the chrysanthemum.

Prevention and treatment

1. Removal and destruction of all infected plant parts.
2. Planting wilt-resistant varieties.
3. If the soil already contains the wilting fungus Fusarium, then the soil pH should be raised to 6.5 - 7.0.

Powdery mildew

The leaves are covered with a whitish ash-gray powdery bloom. Spores of the fungus love a humid atmosphere, this is favorable for their growth and reproduction.

Prevention and treatment

1. Removal of affected plant material.
2. Use of fungicides.

To fight fungal infections, copper oxychloride and Bordeaux liquid, Fundazol, as well as 1% colloidal sulfur are most often used.

Chrysanthemum viral diseases

Of all viral diseases for chrysanthemum, it is most terrible.mosaic.

Plants infected with the virus have a stunted appearance and yellowed foliage. Infected chrysanthemums are stunted and form small flowers.

Prophylaxis

1. Removal and destruction of affected plants.
2. Timely weed control.

Chrysanthemum pests

Leaf nematode

Nematodes are non-segmented roundworms that are barely visible to the naked eye. They hibernate in soil or in contaminated plant material.

Chrysanthemums affected by a nematode are covered with yellow-brown spots. The pest first damages the lower leaves and gradually spreads up the stem. The yellow-brown spots on the leaves eventually merge and cover the entire leaf, which dies, dries up and falls off

Control measures

1. Removal of contaminated plant material along with the surrounding soil.
2. In spring, the spread of nematodes will prevent mulching.
3. When watering, avoid getting water on the leaves.
4. Leafy sprays containing insecticidal soaps are quite effective.

Aphids and spider mites

These insidious insects harm many types of indoor and garden flowers.

Aphids feed on the sap of young plant tissues, affecting the underside of leaves, buds and flowers. The massive spread of the pest can lead to the death of chrysanthemums.

The spider mite spreads in hot and dry weather, it sucks out the juice from the plants, as a result of which the chrysanthemum dries up, the flowers become discolored, the leaves fall off.

Control measures

1. Spider mites and aphids can be removed from the surface of plants with a strong jet of water during watering.
2. The use of insecticides and a copper-soap solution is effective (20 g of copper sulfate and 200 g of green soap per 10 liters of water).

Now you know how to protect chrysanthemums from dangerous diseases and pests. Remember to take proper care of your plants - and they will certainly make your flower garden attractive.

The queen of autumn - chrysanthemum (in myths and legends)

Many legends are dedicated to this wonderful flower. One of them says that the evil dragon decided to steal the Sun from people; but grabbing him, the dragon severely burned his paws. Out of anger, the dragon began to tear and trample the fireball. The sun sparks that fell to the Earth turned into white chrysanthemums ...

Chrysanthemum flowers, as it were, combine the light cold of winter and the warm breath of summer. She is rightfully considered the queen of autumn. This unpretentious autumn flower is of truly royal origin.

After all, once in the East, luxurious feasts were held in his honor, the image of a chrysanthemum served as a symbol of nobility, happiness and was considered sacred. Many poems, myths and legends are dedicated to him. Today, the oriental beauty has no less admirers than the recognized queens - roses and orchids.

Flower history

It is not known exactly how ancient the history of this flower is, but archaeologists found images of chrysanthemums on fragments of marble and pottery, in ornaments of ancient structures, in patterns of oriental porcelain and even on ancient coins.

• Some argue that the birthplace of the flower is Japan, others say that China, and others that East Asia.
• In Japan, the homeland of the chrysanthemum, its image is included in the national emblem, it is a symbol of the sun.
• The Order of the Chrysanthemum is the highest award of this country.

The name of the flower, which comes from the Greek words "chrysos" - golden and "antemos" - a flower (golden flower) is not accidental, the ancestors of chrysanthemum were exclusively yellow.

In Japanese it is called "kiku" - the sun. On the day of "kiku" in the imperial palace, the courtiers admired the flowers, drank special chrysanthemum wine, listened to music and wrote poetry.

The chrysanthemum was considered a symbol of high status. Only the emperor and his family members had the right to wear clothes made of fabric with a chrysanthemum pattern. Violation of the law was punishable by death. In the 18th century, the plant was brought to France and it conquered all of Europe.

Chrysanthemum in the east

Every year in Japan, colorful chrysanthemum festivals are held, where historical clothes made of chrysanthemum flowers are put on dolls of human height. On this day, the Japanese drink sake with the petals of this wonderful flower - a symbol of happiness and longevity. The participants of the holiday pass each other cups with a drink, wishing many years of a happy life.

We also respect this flower in China, which is also considered the birthplace of chrysanthemum. Here he personifies loyalty. Legend has it that in the old days, when China was ruled by a cruel emperor, there was a rumor that a chrysanthemum was growing on a certain island, from the juice of which a life elixir could be prepared.

But only a person with a pure heart should pick a flower, otherwise the plant will lose its miraculous power. 300 boys and girls were sent to the island. It is only unknown whether they found that plant or not. No one returned, Mikado died, and the youth founded a new state on that island - Japan.

Legends

Chrysanthemum in China and Japan is dedicated to the 9th day of the 9th month, and a flower plucked on this day is endowed with magical powers. In Vietnam, chrysanthemums represent spiritual purity and clarity of mind. In Italy, chrysanthemum is a symbol of love; a symbol of deep silent sadness; death symbol.

• In England, chrysanthemums are not so much flowers for bouquets as funeral flowers. In Europe, white chrysanthemums are considered mourning flowers and a symbol of deep sadness. Wreaths from them are laid on the graves in France.
• Perhaps that is why there is a sad legend about their origin. “The poor woman's son died. She decorated her dear grave with wildflowers gathered along the way, until the cold came. Then she remembered a bouquet of artificial flowers, which her mother bequeathed as a guarantee of happiness.
• She put this bouquet on the grave, watered it with tears, prayed, and when she raised her head, she saw a miracle: the whole grave was covered with living chrysanthemums. Their bitter smell seemed to indicate that they are dedicated to sorrow. "

Chrysanthemum in Europe

In Europe, the chrysanthemum appeared in 1676. It was brought from Japan to England and the Dutchman Reede did it. However, the French believe that chrysanthemums first appeared in Marseille in 1789 and were brought by the French traveler Pierre Blanchshire.

• However, the plants they brought looked like daisies and did not make much of an impression.
• Only after 1829, when the French gardener Berne, as a result of experiments with sowing chrysanthemum seeds, received beautiful varieties, did the public become interested in them.
• Over time, this flower could be seen in almost every English garden - chrysanthemums perfectly tolerated English fogs and bloomed even before the onset of light frosts.
• During the celebration of Schiller's birthday in 1859, the bust of the writer was surrounded by thousands of chrysanthemums, the most diverse in color and shape that only existed then.

Superstition and chrysanthemum.

Chrysanthemum balances the energy of logic and intuition, reason, will and feelings. Fills with peaceful calm and self-confidence.

Protects from unnecessary hesitation and doubt.Develops confidence and the missing qualities of the sex: for men - fortitude, for women - tenderness and charm. Brings order to thoughts and emotions. Helps you feel like a real man or a real woman and change your sexual orientation. Develops tolerance and friendliness. For public places. For active, active, creative individuals. Helps strong personalities get along with each other.

Protects against unwanted changes in well-being. It brings balance to the nervous system, kidneys, cardiovascular system.

The ancient Chinese claimed that chrysanthemum has the miraculous property of prolonging human life. According to an ancient legend, a certain Taoist monk lived for about 700 years, and only because he drank dew from chrysanthemum flowers in the morning. Maybe if we follow his example, then we will be able to preserve youth?

Chrysanthemum flower petals are very different: white, pink, golden yellow. They have one thing in common - they are all rich in minerals, so necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. It should be borne in mind that odorless flowers do not have healing properties.

Aromatic petals of chrysanthemum flowers must be added to traditional green tea. It is believed to be extremely beneficial for any infectious disease. Ancient Chinese doctors recommended this tea in case of high temperature. They were convinced that it improves eyesight, removes toxins from the body, and is good for the liver.

Overheating, colds, dizziness, unstable pressure - all these diseases, according to their assurances, can be easily cured with the help of chrysanthemum flower petals. This can be trusted, can be treated with a fair amount of skepticism. However, even in our time, traditional healers for kidney failure are advised to eat ice cream, in which they put several fresh chrysanthemum petals.

It is impossible not to succumb to the charm of potted chrysanthemums. Huge "sheaves" or balls, covered with so many flowers that seem almost like pillows on the eve of autumn, flood the markets and flower shops. A more popular and common seasonal pot is not found. Chrysanthemums are used to decorate gardens and terraces, facades and front gardens, balconies and apartments. All potted chrysanthemums have one thing in common - low winter hardiness. She determines the specifics of the cultivation of the main autumn soloists.

Lush blooms on a staggering scale

Chrysanthemums are so popular at the end of the season not only because the color palette perfectly represents the so-called autumn palette. The colors of the chrysanthemum flowers really perfectly emphasize the crimson-fiery autumn range. But no color nuances can overshadow the main thing - relentless and very long flowering, unique in its scale and abundance. In addition, potted chrysanthemums are very diverse in varietal colors.

Potted chrysanthemums that cannot withstand winter frosts can be grown in two forms:

1. Seasonal indoor or balcony annual;
2. A perennial that is taken indoors for the winter and cut off after a dormant period, stimulating growth.

Potted chrysanthemums can also be planted in open soil - but then they will need to be dug up and transferred to pots for the winter. Therefore, they are more often grown in container culture.

Chrysanthemums in container form are different from their garden counterparts. They develop in the form of dense cushion-shaped bushes, formed by pruning and bred specifically to obtain specimens of increased density. Numerous shoots are woody, dotted with simple carved leaves, which most often do not create a particularly impressive crown, but only serve as a background for flowers. They bloom at the tops of the shoots in such numbers that they create solid caps.

Classic inflorescences-baskets in potted chrysanthemums are both simple and densely double, with wider or very narrow reed petals. And the color, which includes all the warm shades of white-cream, yellow, orange, red, purple, brown palette, can be both monochromatic and combined and even contrasting.

New in fashion today blue-colored chrysanthemums and original green-colored plants, as well as varieties with dazzling acrylic colors. Even more popular are large-flowered varieties - hybrids with spherical, pompom, anemone-shaped inflorescences, which adorn gardens during all warm months, and bloom in indoor culture all autumn and winter.

Pot chrysanthemums vary in size. For indoor culture and indoor cultivation choose mini-varieties, the height of which does not exceed 30 cm. But the intended for open air specimens are twice as large, sometimes reaching 1 meter in height and diameter. Potted chrysanthemums are standard, and formed in the form of a ball, and squat, and even sloping. In short, there is plenty to choose from. Moreover, indoor chrysanthemums are sold in bloom throughout the year, and garden chrysanthemums are now on the shelves in spring, and are specially driven out at atypical times. But such early maturing plants are just a temporary decoration of both the house and the garden, which will have to be thrown away. If you want to preserve chrysanthemums, buy them during their typical flowering times, from late summer through fall. When buying, be sure to specify exactly what conditions the chrysanthemums are accustomed to and how they need to be grown: sometimes chrysanthemums of local distillation require specific care.

In order for potted chrysanthemums to bloom truly profusely, they will need simple, but constant care and rather specific conditions. They bloom luxuriantly at low temperatures, and this requirement can be ignored only when grown as an annual or by a callout in fresh air. Watering and feeding are frequent, but besides them, no difficulties with chrysanthemums usually arise.

What to look for when buying

Chrysanthemums in the markets are presented in such a quantity that it is not easy to choose a single bush. But try to be very careful, because success directly depends on how picky you are. Never buy chrysanthemums with fully blooming inflorescences - specimens in which inflorescences have bloomed no more than half will bloom better and longer. The bushes should be fully formed, strong, the shoots should be woody from below, and the leaves should be healthy. Please note that yellowing of foliage, spots on leaves and shoots are unacceptable.

Wintering is most important

Chrysanthemums develop cyclically, with a period of complete rest. It is the difficulty of wintering that makes many people simply throw away the plants after flowering is complete. If you have the opportunity to provide the necessary conditions, do not rush to doom the plant to death.

If you want to keep your beautiful chrysanthemum in a pot and admire its flowering from year to year, then you will have to take care of proper wintering. Both indoor miniature and real garden potted chrysanthemums should winter in the same way (in many ways, this is why they are not divided into separate groups). The dormant period begins immediately after flowering. The bushes must be ruthlessly cut to short stumps and immediately transferred to the coldest room in which the temperature does not drop below 0, but will be as close as possible - from 2 to 5 degrees Celsius, ideally.

At this time, chrysanthemums are hardly watered or fed, leaving them alone until the first signs of spilling appear. As soon as the chrysanthemums start to grow, they are immediately transferred to a cool place and into bright light, transplanted into a new pot or replace the substrate and begin to water and feed.

But that's not all: in order for the chrysanthemum to bloom as abundantly next year, it is desirable that it be in cool conditions and at the stage of flowering. If the plant is in a hot room, it will not bloom profusely.

Light mode for potted chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are crops for which a short daylight hours are enough for abundant flowering.But this does not mean at all that they are content with shaded locations. Throughout the entire period of active development, including flowering, chrysanthemums need to be provided with the sunniest and brightest locations where plants will not suffer from midday rays or will be shaded from them by neighboring potted plants. In winter, chrysanthemums are kept in dark rooms (with the exception of specimens that continue to bloom, which are transferred to the lightest locations of the rooms and plan to be thrown away after flowering)

Temperature regimes

Potted chrysanthemums (both garden and indoor) love coolness, especially during the flowering stage. These are not the most heat-resistant crops that are comfortable only in typical autumn conditions. The higher the air temperature, the faster the inflorescences fade and the less chrysanthemums produce new buds. That is why even miniature indoor plants are best kept outdoors during flowering. The optimal temperature regime for potted chrysanthemums is from 10-15 to 17-20 degrees Celsius or a little more. If chrysanthemums are in temperatures above 21-22 degrees during the flowering period, they will not be able to normally lay buds for flowering next year, and even cold wintering will not give the expected effect.

Watering for potted chrysanthemums

Autumn beauties need regular and fairly frequent watering. They do not like excess moisture, but they cannot stand drought either. To achieve optimal moisture, immediately after the procedure, you need to drain excess water from the pallets, and let the top layer of soil dry before the next watering.

Air humidity

Frequent watering is fully compensated by the absence of the need to humidify the air. To make the plant bloom more beautifully, and the foliage to be more attractive and thick, chrysanthemums can be sprayed periodically. But at the same time, droplets of moisture should not accumulate on the buds and inflorescences, and even more so they should not get very wet. The exception is chrysanthemums blooming in the rooms in winter, which need compensation for the operation of central heating systems.

Top dressing for pot stars

For such an abundant flowering, chrysanthemums need access to nutrients in very large quantities. The soil and the plant itself are severely depleted, so these plants are fed in fact as garden annuals - very often. It is better to reduce the dose of fertilizers, but feed them themselves every 1-2 weeks. When signs of flowering end, be sure to slowly reduce the number of dressings. Stop fertilizing before wintering out. Feeding is resumed 2 weeks after transplantation.

For chrysanthemums, it is better to use special fertilizer mixtures or universal mixtures for flowering plants. If you use conventional fertilizers, then during the formation of the bush, apply more nitrogen, and with the appearance of buds, more potassium and phosphorus.

Pruning and shaping bushes

For potted chrysanthemums, not one, but several scraps are needed:

1. removal of wilting inflorescences that need to be removed from the bushes as quickly as possible;
2. pinching the tops to form a dense and compact crown, which is carried out in spring and early summer 2-3 times;
3. if desired, limit the height of the bushes or stimulate the second wave of flowering in winter - restraining pruning by 1/3 of the shoots;
4. pruning before wintering, which is carried out to small stumps, removing all aerial parts.

Substrate for potted chrysanthemums: any soil mixture with a loose texture, admixture of sand and transfer (except sour).

Transplant time: perennial chrysanthemums are transplanted annually, old bushes - every two years immediately after signs of growth appear in the spring. Drainage is laid at the bottom of the tanks, the level of deepening is kept the same.

Potted chrysanthemum breeding methods:

1. Seeds that germinate well, but require many years of growing seedlings and a very long wait for flowering.
2. Separation of bushes, which is carried out on old chrysanthemums in the spring or after flowering.
3. By cuttings in spring or summer. Apical cuttings root both in the ground and in water, they require planting 2-3 copies in one pot and pruning at first to 10-15 cm, and then in the form of constant pinching as they grow to form a crown.

Common problems and diseases:

• various rot, quickly spreading when the inflorescences get wet and waterlogged;
• absence or poor flowering due to temperature disturbances and poor feeding.
  Control methods: care correction

Potted chrysanthemums

Potted chrysanthemums are used for:

• interior decoration, accent and color spot in the autumn-winter setting of the house;
• a spectacular guardian plant at the gate, front door, on the bends of the path;
• to create interiors of terraces and recreation areas in the fall;
• for decorating autumn flower beds and ridges, masking voids and introducing beautifully flowering accents into boring corners of the garden;
• in still lifes and decorative groups to decorate resting places in the garden;
• for the decoration of balconies and verandas.

Chrysanthemums adore decor and fanciful containers, love the company of other potted plants and do not get lost even in the most colorful collection.

Chrysanthemum is a beautiful plant native to Japan. According to legend, one cruel Chinese emperor heard that a beautiful flower was growing on one of the islands located next to his state, giving people immortality. However, in order for this quality to manifest itself, an honest person had to frustrate it. Deciding to obtain immortality, the emperor sent several chaste boys and girls to the island. However, the envoys did not return. The island was so beautiful that they decided to stay here and named the new country Japan. The beautiful flower of immortality - chrysanthemum - became its symbol.

Today this wonderful plant, whose homeland is indeed Japan and the Far East, is grown all over the world. Moreover, it is used not only in landscape design, but also planted as a houseplant. We will tell you about what care a chrysanthemum in a pot requires in this article.

How to choose the right variety

Of course, you can grow a single plant in a pot, but bush or Chinese chrysanthemums look much more beautiful and spectacular in this case. On the trunk of these varieties, many processes are formed, on each of which buds bloom. A properly planted bush chrysanthemum in a pot looks like a large bright flower ball.

This plant can reproduce in several ways. Hybrid forms are usually grown from seed. However, in most cases, home flower lovers plant common varietal chrysanthemums. Such flowers are most often propagated by cuttings. Let's see how a plant like chrysanthemum is grown in a pot. Home care for this flower should be done according to certain rules. Otherwise, it will be impossible to grow a beautiful spectacular bush.

Where to place

You should not install chrysanthemum on a windowsill on the south side. This plant does not tolerate too much heat. Direct sunlight is bound to cause burns. But it is not recommended to install a pot with a chrysanthemum in the shade either. In this case, her flowering will be very poor. It is best to place the chrysanthemum near the window, but in such a way that it is in partial shade.

Landing

What to do with a chrysanthemum in a pot - we'll talk about this a little later. First, let's figure out how to plant it correctly. The material from the mother plant is cut with a sharp knife. You cannot break off the petioles, otherwise they may not start. A beautiful and lush bush will grow only if it has a sufficiently developed root system. Therefore, at the very beginning, the petioles are planted in a very large container.Several holes must be drilled at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Garden soil is poured into it, mixed with some kind of organic fertilizer.

The question of how to plant a chrysanthemum in a pot comes down to, among other things, the correct preparation of the soil. Before backfilling, the soil mixture must be subjected to heat treatment. Chrysanthemum is a rather delicate plant that easily becomes infected with all sorts of viral and fungal diseases.

The cut petioles are carefully dropped into the ground. After 20-25 days, roots are formed on them. As soon as this happens, they should be carefully transferred, along with a lump of earth, into a small flower pot. In this case, the adult plant will take the form of a beautiful lush bouquet. The soil is poured into a new pot the same. That is, they mix nutrient soil with organic fertilizer. Fertilized peat can also be used.

How to care for a home potted chrysanthemum: bush formation

In order for the plant to turn out lush, pinch the tops of all cuttings. This must be done before the buds appear. Otherwise, the plant simply will not bloom. Do not be afraid to remove not too "successful" side shoots. Plants will quickly release new ones.

A very effective bush can be obtained after cutting too small buds from it. The more they are removed, the larger the rest of the flowers will grow. It is not difficult to find out the length of future petals. Usually they are about three times the size of the bud itself.

Subsequently, when the bush grows well, the cuttings can be planted in different pots. But you can leave everything as it is.

How to fertilize

So, we figured out how to properly plant this plant. Now let's see how to care for a potted chrysanthemum. Of course, this plant, like any other, should be watered and fertilized periodically. Top dressing is applied some time after transplanting into a small pot. In this case, it is usually not organic matter that is used, but a special agent - a solution from a crystal. This fertilizer is specially formulated for chrysanthemums and contains magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, molybdenum, nitrogen and zinc. Such a rich top dressing has a beneficial effect on the plant's root system.

You can also use a not too strong mullein solution as fertilizer. When watering, it is important for them to ensure that the spray does not fall on the leaves.

How to water a chrysanthemum in a pot

You will have to moisten the soil under the chrysanthemum very often. The plant is moisture-loving. Watering it should be done at least twice a week. In any case, it is impossible in any case to allow the soil to dry out in the pot. It is also not necessary to pour too much chrysanthemum. Otherwise, she may develop some kind of fungal disease. Also, experienced flower growers advise against watering the chrysanthemum after sunset. If the droplets on the leaves and stem do not dry quickly, it can also lead to fungal infection.

When asked how to care for a potted chrysanthemum, experienced growers usually advise to spray it periodically. This procedure is best performed in the morning - after sunrise, and in the evening - before sunset.

Diseases and pests

As already mentioned, this plant is not very resistant to various kinds of infections. Very often, a chrysanthemum in a pot becomes infected, for example, with powdery mildew. This disease is usually provoked by a lack of potash in the soil and an excess of nitrogen fertilizers. Infected leaves should be removed as soon as they are seen. The plant itself must be treated with Bordeaux liquid.

Also, quite often chrysanthemums are affected by gray rot. In this case, the leaves and stem of the plant turn black. This disease is provoked by an excess of nitrogen in the soil, waterlogging and lack of air circulation between the stems. It is almost impossible to cure gray rot. The affected parts of the plant should be cut off and burned.

Of the insects, the potted chrysanthemum is most often affected by the nematode. In this case, white spots appear between the veins of the leaves, which subsequently darken. Nematode infestation can occur through water or soil. This disease also cannot be cured. Diseased leaves and shoots are cut and burned.

Some helpful tips

Many lovers of indoor plants, after chrysanthemum flowering, simply throw out the bush. You can, of course, do that. However, it is best to keep the plant until next spring. To do this, you need to cut off the shoots from it so that only short petioles remain above the surface, and place the pot in a cool place. In the spring, new shoots will hatch from the ground.

Some varieties of chrysanthemums can grow quite tall. In this case, the stalk should be tied to some kind of support. You can use, for example, a very long pencil.

The optimum air temperature in the room where the chrysanthemum is grown is 10-25 degrees. In a room that is too hot, this plant will begin to wither. In the cold, it will not bloom. It is also not recommended to install the pot where the lamps burn for too long in the evening. Chrysanthemum is a plant of short daylight hours. It will feel uncomfortable with prolonged bright light.

Thus, we figured out how to grow a plant such as a chrysanthemum in a pot. Home care for this flower is not too difficult. The main thing is not to forget about watering, to form a bush correctly and not to expose the pot to the sun.